Directorate Of Elementary Education Haryana QAB Printing Tender 2026 Sirsa IS 5195 Q2 Conforming 60 g/m2 Paper
Progress
RAKey Highlights
- • Confidential QAB printing with password-protected content delivery
- • NABL QAB test certificate required; certificate date not older than 30 days
- • EMD amount: ₹100,000; DD payable to District Education Officer, Sirsa
- • Delivery quantity adjustment up to 25% during contract and after order
- • IS 5195 (Q2) conformity for Examination Answer Books; 60 g/m2 minimum paper
- • Data sheet alignment and bid data verification to prevent rejection
- • Multi-delivery cycles across districts with pre-delivery CD/e-mail content
Tender Overview
The Directorate Of Elementary Education, Haryana invites bids for Printing and Supply of Examination Question Answer Books (QABs) conforming to IS 5195 (Q2) for Government Schools in Haryana, with operations centered in Sirsa, Haryana 125054. The project specifies IS 5195 Q2 compliant QABs with paper quality of minimum 60 g/m2, defined binding, ruling type, and page count as per standard QAB specifications. Bidders should consider a potential quantity adjustment of +/- 25% at contract award and during the contract term, at fixed contracted rates, with delivery calculated from the last delivery order date and minimum 30 days added if extensible. An EMD of ₹100,000 applies and must be supported by DD or online payment. The contract requires confidentiality for printed material, delivered via password-protected CD or secure email.
The assignment includes annual or repeated print runs as districts are supplied, with data sheets matching product specifications and potential reprints. The buyer’s ATC emphasizes data integrity, NABL-certified QAB test reports, and timely submission of scanned proofs and hard copies. The opportunity is location-specific to Sirsa, Haryana, and the work is tied to government school examinations with strict quality standards and confidentiality obligations. Unique aspects include handling confidential content and multi-delivery cycles throughout the year.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Examination Answer Booklets (QABs) conforming to IS 5195 (Q2)
- Paper quality: minimum 60 g/m2
- Binding: as per QAB standard; detailed binding not disclosed
- Ruling type: specified per IS 5195 (Q2) guidelines; exact ruling not listed
- Page count: defined by standard QAB specification; inclusive of covers
- Size specifications: exact booklet size not provided
- Data sheet requirement: Data Sheet of the offered product to be uploaded; mismatch = rejection
- Quality verification: NABL test certificate for QAB; certificate date ≤ 30 days at bid publish date; accreditation certificate required
- Delivery terms: option to increase quantity up to 25%; delivery period aligned to last PO date with minimum 30 days added; extension possible within original delivery period
- Confidential printing: content to be printed is confidential and delivered via password-protected CD or secure email
- EMD/Payment: ₹100,000 EMD; DD payable to District Education Officer, Sirsa; hardcopy submission within 5 days of bid end/opening
- ATC specifics: multiple print runs anticipated; pre-delivery CD with booklet content and student strength per district
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹100,000 via Demand Draft or online payment; DD payable at Sirsa; hardcopy to be delivered within 5 days of bid end date
- Delivery window: delivery period starts from the last date of original delivery order; option for extension up to original duration with 30+ days minimum
- Financial standing: bidder must not be in liquidation or court receivership; must upload an undertaking
- Data sheet compliance: data sheet must match offered product; any mismatch may lead to bid rejection
- NABL requirement: NABL test certificate for QAB conforming specs; certificate date within 30 days of bid publish date; certificate and accreditation to be provided
- Confidential printing: CD/password-protected content; may require multiple print runs; content shared securely prior to each delivery schedule
- ATC note: successful bidder to print confidential materials when required; distribution in Haryana districts per student strength
- Option clause: purchaser may alter quantity by +/-25%; extended delivery period as per calculation formula
- Documentation: bid submission must include data sheet, NABL certificate, EMD proof, and OEM/authorized supplier proof where applicable
Key Specifications
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- Examination Answer Booklets (QABs) conforming to IS 5195 (Q2)
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- Paper: at least 60 g/m2; exact grammage as per IS 5195 requirements
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- Binding: standard for QABs (not detailed in tender)
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- Ruling Type: IS 5195 (Q2) compliant; exact ruling details not provided
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- Pages including covers: per standard QAB specification; not explicitly numbered
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- Size: standard examination booklet size; not specified
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- Testing/Certification: NABL test certificate; date within 30 days of bid publish
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- Delivery: 25% quantity flex and minimum 30-day added time for extended delivery
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- Confidential printing: content delivered by password-protected CD or secure email
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- EMD: ₹100,000; DD or online payment; hardcopy within 5 days of bid end/opening
Terms & Conditions
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EMD of ₹100,000; DD payable to District Education Officer, Sirsa; hardcopy delivery within 5 days
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Delivery period adjustments: +/-25% quantity; minimum 30 days after extension, original period governs
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NABL QAB certificate required; date ≤ 30 days from bid publish; accreditation proof required
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
EMD paid via DD or online; submission of proof; payment processing aligned to contract milestones
Delivery Schedule
Delivery starts from last PO date; extended delivery time formula; minimum 30 days; option to extend within original period
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Not specified in provided data; implied SLAs via delivery extension rules and quality checks
Bidder Eligibility
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Not under liquidation or bankruptcy; non-liquidation undertaking required
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Experience in printing/exam booklets or related government procurement
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GST and PAN valid; NABL certification for QAB testing; data-sheet compliance
Reverse Auction Schedule
Start
11-Aug-2026, 11:00 am
End
12-Aug-2026, 11:00 am
Duration: 24 hours
Reverse Auction Document
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Tender Data
Bid Details
Quantity
1000000
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
180 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Inspection Required
No
RA Qualification Rule
50% Lowest Priced Technically Qualified Bidders
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
Preference & Exemptions
EMD Required
Yes
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
No
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
No
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Requirements
Min. Avg. Annual Turnover
25
OEM Avg. Turnover
100
Past Performance
50 %
Experience Required
3 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
Examination Answer Books (V4) Conforming to IS 5195 (Q2)
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
1%
ePBG Duration (Months)
10
Delivery Details
Max Delivery Days
300
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Sirsa
Delivery Pincodes
125055
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapil Dev | 125055,Room No 86 3rd Floor Mini Sectt Barnala Road ( DC Office) | Sirsa | Haryana | 125055 | 1000000 | 300 | - |
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Documents 3
GeM-Bidding-9623822.pdf
Main Document
CATALOG-Specification-1
CATALOG Specification
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
Corrigendum Updates
1 Update Update
Extended Deadline
30-Jul-2026, 3:30 pm
Opening Date
30-Jul-2026, 4:00 pm
Required Documents
GST certificate
PAN card
Experience certificates (relevant to printing/exam booklets)
Financial statements (latest annual report or audited statements)
EMD submission proof (DD or online payment receipt)
NABL certificate for QAB conforming to IS 5195 (Q2) specifications
OEM authorization or supplier authorization document (if applicable)
Data Sheet of the offered QABs
Technical bid documents and confidentiality undertakings
Proof of accreditation for NABL certificate
Technical Specifications
1 Item
Item #1 Details
View Catalog| Category | Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| STANDARDS | Size of Examination Answer Book | 210 mm × 297 mm (A4) |
| STANDARDS | Number of pages in the Examination Answer Book inclusive of covers | 16 pages |
| STANDARDS | Binding of the Book | Two wire stitch binding on the spine |
| STANDARDS | Ruling Type | Ruled |
| STANDARDS | Quality of Paper of minimum 60 g/m2 | Printing White |
Frequently Asked Questions
Key insights about HARYANA tender market
How to bid for QAB printing tender in Sirsa Haryana 2026
Bidders must submit GST, PAN, and NABL QAB certificates with a Data Sheet matching IS 5195 (Q2). Include ₹100,000 EMD via DD or online, and provide NABL accreditation. Ensure confidentiality provisions for CD/e-mail content and delivery timelines align with the 30-day minimum extension rule.
What documents are required for IS 5195 QAB tender in Haryana
Required documents include GST certificate, PAN card, NABL QAB certificate dated within 30 days, Data Sheet of offered QABs, EMD proof, technical bid and OEM authorization if applicable, and financial statements. Ensure data sheet matches product specifications to avoid rejection.
What are the delivery terms for Sirsa QAB printing tender 2026
Delivery starts from the last delivery order date; quantity can be increased by up to 25% at contracted rates; extension periods apply with a minimum 30 days added. Ensure delivery timelines are met for multiple annual print runs per district and confidential material handling.
What standards and certifications are required for QABs Haryana
Required standard is IS 5195 (Q2) with NABL testing; NABL certificate must be current (≤30 days from bid publish). Data Sheet must corroborate the offered QAB specifications, including paper grade, binding, and ruling type.
What is the EMD amount for the Haryana QAB procurement 2026
The EMD is ₹100,000 payable via Demand Draft to the District Education Officer, Sirsa, or through online payment; scanned DD proof to be uploaded, with hardcopy delivered within 5 days after bid end date.
How to ensure data sheet compliance for QAB bid Haryana
Prepare a Data Sheet aligned to IS 5195 (Q2) parameters: size, pages including covers, binding, ruling type, and paper grade (60 g/m2). Any mismatch can cause bid rejection; cross-check with NABL-certified test reports and product samples before submission.
What are confidentiality requirements for QAB printing in Haryana
Content will be shared only to successful bidder via password-protected CD or secure email; bidder must maintain confidentiality during printing across multiple deliveries and ensure secure transfer of content for each district’s student strength.
What is the scope of quantity adjustment in this tender
The purchaser may adjust quantity up to 25% of bid quantity at contract award and again during the contract term at contracted rates; delivery calculations incorporate this adjustment with a minimum extension rule.